The movement of water through the intercellular spaces and the walls of the cells, without crossing any semi-permeable membrane, is called:
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Correct answer: Casparian strips
The endodermis contains a band of suberized matrix called the Casparian strip which is impervious to water. This forces water to cross the membrane and enter the symplastic pathway to reach the xylem.
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